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It has enough to power the lights and the dash, and attempt a weak crank. To make matters worse the other half's car is in the garage so I can't pop to a dealer for a new battery or charger

 

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You can't bump the street triple if it has a low battery.

 

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Does it have a slipper clutch? That stops you bump starting an engine.

It doesn't.

Well since my fiancée sent her car to the garage I've borrowed a bike battery charger from a neighbour

Good to know that I can jump start it in the future though, cheers.

 

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Oh it was a doddle with my SV even on my own on the flat, no joy with the Triple though.

Very different machine.

 

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is it to stop the tyre skidding?

Yes. For 4 cylinder bikes this obviously isn't as important.

 

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Right, time to wrap up warm, check the tyre pressures, get the half charged battery installed (been on charge for 5 hours) and hit the mountain!

 

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So bloomin' cold! About 2C in the mountains today, but the bike was perfect. I think the mountain pass season is definitely over and I'd better stick to the lakes for the next month until the snow arrives.

Note to self: Wire up the TomTom to a ignition triggered source.